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7NEWS
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Brad Pitt's beloved mum Jane dies aged 84
Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt is mourning the loss of his mother Jane Etta, who has died aged 84. Her family confirmed she had passed away peacefully on August 5. A spokesperson for 61-year-old Oscar-winner Pitt has not yet commented. Jane, a former counsellor, raised three children including Brad with her husband, William, in Springfield, Missouri. Her grand-daughter Sydney, the daughter of Pitt's brother Doug, shared a touching tribute on Instagram. 'My sweet Grammy,' she wrote. 'We were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier.' She described her grandmother as having 'the biggest heart' and said she loved unconditionally and stayed close with all of her grandchildren. 'She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat,' she said. 'There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it. 'I don't know how we move forward without her. 'But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form. 'We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up and I know she lives on through each of us.' Just weeks before her passing, Pitt gave a rare shoutout to his mother during an appearance on The Today Show. 'To Jane Pitt — I love you, mum,' he said in June, while waving at the camera and blowing a kiss. Although she kept a low profile, Jane supported her son at several major Hollywood events including the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 premiere of Unbroken, directed by Pitt's ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Pitt has six children with Jolie: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Brad Pitt's Mother Jane Pitt Dies At 84. Family Says, "We Were Not Ready For You To Go Yet"
New Delhi: Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt has died. She was 84. The cause of her death is still not disclosed. The news of her death was confirmed by one of her grandaduaghters Sydney Pitt. She paid an emotional tribute to her through an Instagram post. What's Happening Sydney Pitt (daughter of Doug) shared a string of throwback images of Jane Pitt. The pictures capture her life, work and her liveliness. An excerpt from her long note read, "She taught me how to paint, how to be strong, how to lead with kindness, to love Jesus through everything, and to find joy in the smallest things. She made up the silliest games just to make us laugh, and she believed in fairness, in putting others first, and doing good simply because it was the right thing to do." "She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it," wrote Sydney. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Pitt (@pidney) Jane Etta Hillhouse married William Alvin Pitt in 1962, after meeting at Oklahoma Baptist University. Brad was born the following year, the oldest of three children, and they were raised in Tulsa and later Springfield, Missouri. Jane is survived by her husband, William, and two other children, Doug and Julie along with Brad. Till now, Brad Pitt has not issued any statement after his mother's death. Jane was seen supporting her son on his films' red carpets and screenings over the years. Jane attended the Oscars in 2012 and Pitt's then-wife Angelina Jolie's film premiere for Unbroken in 2014. At a special screening of his latest film F1 in June, Pitt gave a shout-out to his mom while telling anchor Savannah Guthrie that she watched the Today show on a daily basis. "I gotta say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning," he told Guthrie. "To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom," the actor added, waving and blowing a kiss in the video clip shared by Today. In a video for WorldServe International from 2018, Jane shared her pride in her kids for their philanthropic work. "I'm very proud of all my children. They see a need and try to step in and fill it," she said at the time. "... It's an amazing thing," reported People. In A Nutshell Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt has died at 84. She was seen cheering for her son at his films' screenings.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Brad Pitts mother Jane Etta Pitt passes away at 84
Washington DC [US], August 7 (ANI): Jane Etta Pitt, the mother of Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt, has passed away at the age of 84, reported People. The family of the 'Fight Club' actor paid tribute to her following her cause of the death has not yet been disclosed by Brad Pitt or his family. According to the outlet, Pitt and his two younger siblings, brother Doug and sister Julie, were raised in Springfield, Missouri, by Jane, a retired school counsellor, and father William, a former owner of a trucking 'F1' actor's niece, Sydney, the daughter of his younger brother Doug, remembered Jane as someone who had 'the biggest heart" and 'cared deeply for everyone and everything."Posting an emotional tribute to her Instagram handle, after the demise of her grandmother, Sydney wrote, 'My sweet Grammy. We were not ready for you to go yet, but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier."'She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it. I don't know how we move forward without her. We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up, and I know she lives on through each of us," she added. According to People magazine, at a special screening of his latest film 'F1' in June, Pitt gave a shout-out to his mom while telling anchor Savannah Guthrie that she watched the Today show on a daily basis.'I gotta say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning. To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom," the actor added, waving and blowing a kiss in the video clip shared by Today as quoted by People. Though Jane and William Pitt generally remained out of the public eye, they occasionally joined their son at major public events, including the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 premiere of 'Unbroken', directed by Pitt's then-wife Angelina Jolie, reported People. According to the outlet, in 2009, Brad Pitt and his siblings contributed USD 1 million to a Missouri hospital, helping to establish a new wing named in honour of their mother, the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Centre, where the first pediatric oncologist and haematologist were appointed in southwest Missouri. (ANI)
West Australian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Brad Pitt's family mourns his beloved mother Jane Pitt in heartbreaking statement
Jane Pitt, mother of Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on August 5, 2025, her family has announced. She is survived by her husband William Alvin 'Bill' Pitt, their three children — Brad, Doug, and Julie — and 14 grandchildren. Sydney Pitt, Brad Pitt's niece and daughter of Doug Pitt, shared a poignant tribute on Instagram celebrating her grandmother's profound impact on the family. 'My sweet Grammy, Jane Etta, we were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier,' Sydney wrote alongside photos spanning Jane's life. 'If you knew Grammy, you knew she had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked.' Sydney recalled the lessons Jane taught her: 'She taught me how to paint, how to be strong, how to lead with kindness, to love Jesus through everything, and to find joy in the smallest things. She made up the silliest games just to make us laugh, and she believed in fairness, in putting others first, and doing good simply because it was the right thing to do.' Jane often celebrated each grandchild with a 'special day' filled with treats, games, and outings, showing an unmatched energy for all 14 grandchildren. Sydney reflected, 'There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it. I don't know how we move forward without her. But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form.' Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jane Pitt was a former elementary school teacher and counsellor who raised her family in Springfield, Missouri, alongside her husband Bill, a former trucking company owner. Though typically private, Jane and Bill occasionally accompanied Brad on red carpets, including the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 premiere of 'Unbroken.' Jane was also a gifted artist who shared her passion for painting with her grandchildren, creating cherished family memories. Her family honoured her legacy through philanthropy, including the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Centre in Missouri, funded by donations from the Pitt siblings. Brad Pitt has not made a public statement, but Sydney's heartfelt tribute and the family's reflections highlight a woman whose kindness and creativity left a lasting mark on those who knew her. If you want, I can help tailor this story for different platforms or add quotes from public statements as they become available.
5 days ago
- Entertainment
Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt dies at 84, family mourns her loss
Brad Pitt 's mother, Jane Pitt, has died at the age of 84, the actor's niece, Sydney Pitt, announced this week. According to her obituary, Jane Pitt died on Tuesday, Aug. 5. She is survived by her husband William Alvin "Bill" Pitt and their children, Brad Pitt, Doug Pitt and Julie Neal (née Pitt). In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Sydney Pitt, Doug Pitt's daughter, wrote a touching tribute to her grandmother, celebrating her legacy and the love she gave to others. "My sweet Grammy, Jane Etta, we were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier," she wrote in the caption alongside photos of Jane Pitt throughout her life. "If you knew Grammy, you knew she had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked," she continued. "She taught me how to paint, how to be strong, how to lead with kindness, to love Jesus through everything, and to find joy in the smallest things. She made up the silliest games just to make us laugh, and she believed in fairness, in putting others first, and doing good simply because it was the right thing to do." Sydney Pitt also recalled how every year before school, Jane would give each grandchild a "special day," filled with activities like banana splits, board games and rides at Silver Dollar City. "She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it," Sydney Pitt added. "I don't know how we move forward without her. But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form." "We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up and I know she lives on through each of us ♥️🪽✨🦜," she concluded the post. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jane Pitt was a former elementary school teacher who raised Brad Pitt and her two other children with her husband, Bill Pitt, in Springfield, Missouri. While Jane Pitt and Bill typically avoided the spotlight, they occasionally accompanied their famous son on the red carpet, including at the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 premiere of Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken." Her obituary also highlights Jane Pitt's passion for art and her devoted role as a grandmother. "Jane was a gifted artist who expressed herself most vividly through painting," the obituary read. "Her love for art became a cherished bond between her and her grandchildren during craft sessions and painting lessons that created lasting memories." "Known affectionately as 'Grammy,' Jane found immense joy in celebrating each grandchild's uniqueness through one-on-one traditions lovingly known as 'Your Special Day,'" the note continued. "These treasured moments remain among the fondest memories for all fourteen of her grandchildren."
